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Industry Updates
Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death
A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.
January 22, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of trying to meet up with child
A dentist was arrested on January 15 as part of a trafficking sting after allegedly attempting to meet up with someone he believed to be a minor for sexual purposes.
January 21, 2025
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Pediatrics
Not enough dentists follow guidelines to address caries
U.S. pediatric dentists use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other strategies like minimally invasive dentistry.
January 20, 2025
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Hygiene Tools
Flossing leads to firing
An assistant was fired after a video of her ignoring and flossing over the bedside of a patient with a serious heart condition went viral.
January 17, 2025
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Practice Trends
What dentists are really expecting in 2025
More than half of dentists reported feeling confident in the economic conditions in the next six months, but they anticipate challenges.
January 15, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dentist files whistleblower suit citing neglect, retaliation
A dentist who worked at California prisons recently filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the state claiming she was unfairly fired after raising concerns that patients were neglected and more.
January 10, 2025
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Pediatrics
Wake up. Teething may not disrupt sleep.
Despite parents reporting that odontiasis affected their children's slumber, video showed teething may not increase sleep loss or cause fragmented sleep in infants, according to a new study.
January 10, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dentist settles kickback ploy case
A dentist who previously pleaded guilty in a more than $2 million Medicaid kickback scheme has paid more than $600,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations.
January 9, 2025
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Legal Issues
Woman accused of running $11M dental fraud scheme
A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an approximately $11 million scheme that defrauded dozens of patients through illegal dental practices.
January 8, 2025
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Malpractice
Jailhouse dental care results in lawsuit
A man is suing a Pennsylvania corrections department and a health contractor for errors resulting from tooth extractions while he was in jail, according to a story.
January 7, 2025
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Newly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trials
University of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.
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Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good
By Ava Barros
Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.
June 23, 2025
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Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology
By Dr. Lou Shuman
With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.
June 23, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for great customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Exceptional customer service is a daily commitment to each patient. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the building blocks for creating a strong, patient-centered practice.
June 23, 2025
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Law change sought following dental patient death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.
June 20, 2025
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Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term
By Ava Barros
When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.
June 20, 2025
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'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizon
By Ava Barros
West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.
June 20, 2025
WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.
AI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experience
By Lyall Vanatta
By embracing artificial intelligence, dental providers can ensure they meet and exceed patient expectations, writes Lyall Vanatta.
June 20, 2025
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Talking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this installment of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses bone grafting, extractions, and what comes next.
June 20, 2025
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Dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested in March for fatally shooting her partner remains in jail.
June 19, 2025
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Soon dental floss may measure stress
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.
June 19, 2025
This dental floss pick has a sensor that can assess your stress level. Image courtesy of Atul Sharma and Nafize Ishtiaque Hossain.
Replacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at risk
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
June 19, 2025
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Podcast: Navigating dental hiring challenges in the second half of 2025
By Kevin Henry
Ready to dive into the latest on the dental hiring market? Want to understand how to keep your team together? Robyn Reis of All-Star Dental Academy is here to help.
June 19, 2025
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